Convert XML to CSV
Quickly convert an XML file to a CSV file. Runs entirely in your browser, so your data never leaves your device.
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Output
The result appears here as you type.
How to use Convert XML to CSV
- 1. Paste the XML document. Drop markup with repeated record elements into the input pane, like a rows element containing many row children. The converter finds the repeating structure and maps each record to one CSV line.
- 2. Choose whether to emit a header. Leave Header row on to output the child element names as the first line, giving each column a label. Turn it off when you only want the raw values, for example when appending to an existing file.
- 3. Copy the rows. Click copy on the output pane and paste the comma-separated result into a spreadsheet or save it as a .csv. Records with missing child elements come out as empty cells, keeping columns aligned.
When to use Convert XML to CSV
Convert XML to CSV rescues tabular data trapped in markup. Exports from older ERP systems, SOAP responses and sitemap-style feeds are structurally just tables, but the tags make them unreadable and unloadable in spreadsheet software. This tool strips the structure down to rows and columns you can actually work with.
- Opening a legacy export in Excel. The accounting system only exports XML, and the auditor wants a spreadsheet. Paste the export, copy the CSV with its header row, and hand over a file Excel opens without an import wizard.
- Analyzing a SOAP response. A partner API returns hundreds of record elements per call. Flattening them to CSV lets you sort and filter in Google Sheets instead of scrolling through nested tags in an editor.
- Auditing a sitemap or feed. You want every URL and lastmod date from a sitemap.xml in a column each. Convert it here, then sort by date to spot pages that have not been recrawled in months.
Examples
Repeated elements become rows
Input
<rows> <row><name>Ada</name><age>36</age></row> <row><name>Grace</name><age>45</age></row> </rows>
Output
name,age Ada,36 Grace,45
About the Convert XML to CSV tool
Convert XML to CSV runs as plain JavaScript in your browser tab, with no server behind it. Quickly convert an XML file to a CSV file. Whatever you put in stays on your device from start to finish.
The tool is part of EditSafely's CSV Tools section, 133 single-purpose utilities built around the same idea: open the page, get the result, keep your data to yourself.
You can shape the output with the Header row setting, and the result refreshes the moment you change it. A worked example further down the page shows exactly what the tool produces for a real input.
That local-first design has practical benefits beyond privacy. The tool keeps working on a flaky connection once the page has loaded, results are instant because nothing round-trips to a server, and it is safe to use with confidential material.
Frequently asked questions
Is Convert XML to CSV free to use?
Yes, it is completely free. All 2,658 tools on EditSafely work without an account, a subscription or usage limits.
Is it safe to paste sensitive or confidential data?
Everything happens locally. Your browser downloads the tool's code once, then does all the processing itself; nothing you enter is transmitted, stored or logged. You can even go offline after the page loads and it will still work.
How much text can I process at once?
There is no fixed limit. Because the work happens on your own device rather than on a shared server, the practical ceiling is your machine's memory, which comfortably handles inputs far larger than typical online tools allow.
Do I need to sign up or install anything?
No. The tool works in any modern browser on desktop, tablet or phone. There is no account to create, no extension to add and no software to install.
How do I use the result?
The output panel has a one-click copy button, and you can keep refining the input while you work; the result updates in place as you type.